Office of Assisted Acquisition Services

The Assisted Acquisition Services (AAS) program in the Federal Acquisition Service (FAS), offers value-added, customized, acquisition project management, and financial management services for large and/or complex Information Technology and Professional Services solutions.

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AAS is comprised of 10 Client Support Centers: FEDSIM and 9 Regional offices.

AAS-trained staff are certified, contracting, project management and financial management professionals located throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia. AAS offers expertise in formulating and executing large, and/or complex Information Technology and Professional Services solutions, including, but not limited to:

Integrated IT Projects

Integrated services that combine services, software, and hardware into a single solution.

AAS delivers value through acquisition, project management and financial management excellence. AAS works with agency programs, financial, contracting and legal counsel to ensure requirements are met on time, within budget, and at reduced risk, resulting in best value solutions. Customized services are scalable and available when and where agencies need them.

Agencies choose the services and the level of support needed for each requirement, including:

Requirements Analysis;

Market Research;

Acquisition Planning and Acquisition Strategy Development;

Development of all acquisition documentation including:

Performance Based Statements of Work/Statements of Objectives;

Independent Government Cost Estimates;

Technical Evaluation Criteria and Technical Evaluation Plans;

Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans; and

Signing and Administering the Contract and/or Task Order(s).

Project Management/COR; and

Manage Project Schedule and Review Deliverables

Earned Value Management;

Monitor Vendor Performance and Resolve Disputes;

Manage Award Fee Evaluation Boards;

Funds Management;

Legal Support; and

Contract Close-out.

Solutions may include the use of Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs), Multiple Award Contracts, GSA Schedules, Single award or Agency-Specific Contracts. This suite of solutions provides customer access to thousands of commercial partners and unlimited variety in information technology and professional services solutions. Additionally, AAS can also help meet small business goals by offering solutions such as 8(a) STARS II , Alliant Small Business, and VETS contracts.

AAS's focus on financial management ensures customer agency’s that money will be spent in accordance with appropriation, authorization and bona fide need. AAS also ensures compliance with all applicable Federal Acquisition Regulations, including agency specific acquisition and financial management policies.

If you would like additional information, you can reach AAS by calling (703) 605-3699 or through email at assistedservices@gsa.gov.